Applied Justice Insights
A platform for actionable research, informed commentary, and solutions-oriented thinking on justice and prevention.
Applied Justice Insights is the knowledge-sharing platform of the Applied Justice Lab. We publish accessible, evidence-informed articles that explore contemporary issues in justice, prevention, public policy, and social change.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between research and practice by creating a space where academics, practitioners, students, community leaders, and individuals with lived experience can share insights and solutions.
We welcome contributions that challenge assumptions, highlight emerging issues, translate research into practice, or offer thoughtful perspectives on improving justice systems and community well-being.
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Submit to Applied Justice Insights
Contribute original research, policy analyses, or practitioner perspectives to our knowledge mobilization platform.
To submit a contribution, please email your article as a Word document, along with a brief author biography and institutional or organizational affiliation to appliedjusticelab@kpu.ca.
While we cannot publish every submission received, we welcome diverse perspectives that contribute to informed, constructive, and evidence-based dialogue.
Submission Guidelines
- Original and unpublished work
- Evidence-informed and constructive tone
- Clear author and institutional affiliation
- 600–1,500 words typical length
- Citations should be incorporated through embedded hyperlinks to relevant sources.
Editorial Review
All submissions undergo a rigorous editorial review by the Applied Justice Lab team. We prioritize work that is relevant, high-quality, and clearly aligned with our mission of bridging research and practice for meaningful change.